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Aug 17 2018

Featured Islands – Niihau

Niihau is the smallest inhabited island of Hawaii. It’s located just under 18 miles from Kauai. This little arid island receives little rainfall and has a farm-like lifestyle. The Island Name Niihau is nicknamed “The Forbidden Isle” because no one is allowed to come onto the island unless invited by the Hawaiians themselves. The island… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Culture, History, Travel · Tagged: forbidden, hawaii, island, niihau

Jul 06 2018

Featured Islands Summer Series

Somewhere in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, you will find over a hundred islands which make up what is known as the Hawaiian archipelago. These islands were formed millions of years ago by erupting volcanoes beneath the ocean floor. Today, there are eight of these islands which are collectively known as the Hawaiian Islands.… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: History · Tagged: big island, hawaii, island, kahoolawe, kauai, lanai, maui, molokai, niihau, oahu

Feb 02 2017

Budget Tips for Oahu Travelers – Part 2

Updated September 23, 2018 As we continue to explore the island of Oahu, here are a few more tips on how to stretch your dollars a little further. Take the bus If you’re on Oahu, you can go almost anywhere by taking the local city bus. However, the further away from Honolulu you go the… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Things to Do, Travel · Tagged: budget, free, hawaii, hostel, hula, island, moped, museum, oahu, pearl harbor, polynesian, rentals, travel, waikiki

Jan 18 2017

Budget Tips for Oahu Travelers – Part 1

Updated September 23, 2018 Hawaii is not the cheapest place to travel. Some things can be quite expensive here compared to other places around the world. And that can be quite hard for the budget traveler. So here’s a few tips to help you spread that money a little further so you can enjoy your… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Things to Do, Travel · Tagged: budget, hawaii, hike, hostel, island, malaekahana, oahu, polynesian, season, travel, waikiki

Dec 02 2016

Shaka – What is it?

The Shaka sign is something you might encounter when visiting the Hawaiian islands. It’s a hand signal most commonly used among the local residents who live on the islands. The sign is created by holding a loose fist and then extending your thumb and your pinkie finger outward in opposite directions. Then sometimes the wrist… [read more]

Written by Joe Flanagan · Categorized: Culture, History · Tagged: Hamana, hang loose, hawaiian, island, shaka, surfer

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